Podcast Summary: The O’Reilly Update – November 22, 2025

Host: Bill O’Reilly
News Segment Host: Mike Slater
Release Date: November 22, 2025
Podcast: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode Overview

This weekend edition covers the latest political, economic, and global developments, including a surprising jobs report, controversy over alleged seditious behavior in Congress, reflections on Dick Cheney's funeral, details of a proposed Ukraine peace agreement, and Bill O’Reilly’s pointed commentary on the Mexican drug cartels and U.S. policy. The episode also touches on significant domestic debates and the ongoing retribution efforts by President Trump during his second term.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Major U.S. News Highlights

Hosted by Mike Slater (00:10–03:03)

• Surge in Job Numbers
  • September’s jobs report surpassed projections, with 119,000 new jobs added (predicted: 50,000).
  • "Over the past year, 2.5 million native born Americans gained employment and 670,000 foreign born workers lost employment. Stephen Miller said this is the first time that has happened in our lifetimes. Truly astonishing achievement." (B, 00:24)
• Controversial "Seditious Behavior" Video
  • Several senators and congressmen urged service members to disobey unlawful orders without specifying which orders, leading to sharp presidential criticism.
  • The President responded: "Their words cannot be allowed to stand seditious behavior from traitors or lock em up with a question mark. An hour later he wrote, seditious behavior punishable by death." (B, 01:06)
  • Speaker Johnson defended the President: "That's a factual statement." (B, 01:31)
• Dick Cheney’s Funeral
  • Former Vice President Cheney’s service held at Washington National Cathedral, with George W. Bush delivering a eulogy.
  • Quoting Bush: "He said that Dick insisted on giving me a complete rundown of all the reasons why I should not choose him. In the end, I trusted my judgment. I remember my dad's words when I told him what I was planning. He said, son, you couldn't pick a better man." (B, 01:50)
• Ukraine Peace Agreement Proposal
  • U.S. has proposed a 28-point plan: Russia keeps Crimea & parts of eastern Ukraine; Ukraine must not join NATO, but receives U.S. security guarantees and reconstruction funds, including $100 billion from frozen Russian assets.
  • Russia would rejoin the G8 if the agreement is accepted, all sanctions lifted, and all prisoners and civilian detainees exchanged.
  • "Russia's accused of kidnapping Ukrainian children, some estimates up to 100,000, and reeducating them in their own military. Under this deal, everyone would come home." (B, 02:39)

2. O'Reilly's Message of the Day: Mexican Drug Cartels

(04:03–06:36)

• Rising Civil Pushback in Mexico
  • Mexican citizens now openly protesting cartel violence and government impotence.
  • O'Reilly: "Cartel leaders have amassed billions of dollars while murdering at will and of course, sending poisoning to the USA and other countries. In addition, cartel thugs terrorize the Mexican people by extorting legitimate businesses and violently attacking any and all opposition." (A, 04:13)
• US-Mexico Cooperation – Or Lack Thereof
  • President Trump offered military aid against cartels, but was refused by Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum.
  • O'Reilly: "I believe Ms. Sheimbaum is frightened for her own safety. There is no other reason and reasonable people know it." (A, 04:38)
  • Predicts Trump will act unilaterally: "I do expect President Trump to take direct action against the drug cartels in Mexico. And it will be violent and Sheinbaum should back it. If she doesn't, it'll happen Anyway." (A, 05:03)

3. Listener Mailbag & Immigration, Tariffs, Boomers

(06:36–08:09)

• Immigration System Debate
  • Listener Robert Pitch: "No immigration system would be able to absorb 15 million people in four years. The system is fine."
  • O'Reilly: "This system is not fine. Part of the reason is ... we've been overrun, but the 1952 law is is obsolete. Got to be much more specific." (A, 06:51)
• Tariff Impact Discussion
  • Listener Peter Melville challenges Trump's narrative on tariffs.
  • O’Reilly: "USA is bringing a lot of money from tariffs. Tons of money. That's a fact." (A, 07:10)
• Historical Fear of Cartels
  • Listener David: "It is not just the current president of Mexico is afraid of the cartels. ... I can't ever remember a time in history when the Mexican government was in correct."
  • O’Reilly: "Pretty accurate." (A, 07:29)
• Boomer Outlook on Life and Legacy
  • Listener PK: "I'm happy with my life. I regret very little and I will leave it someday knowing I made the world a better place." (A, 07:39)
  • O’Reilly: "I am so happy to hear that. PK ... I don't want to die, but I'm not afraid of it. PK you know we put in our time." (A, 07:49)

4. Explainer: The "Retribution Tour" of President Trump

(08:31–11:16)

• Trump's Retaliatory Actions in Second Term
  • "We are nearly one year into Donald Trump's second term and his retribution tour is well underway. Unlike most past presidents who viewed conflict as a political matter, the current commander in chief takes things rather personally." (A, 08:33)
• Targeted Figures
  • John Bolton: indicted on 18 counts related to classified information mishandling.
  • James Comey: indicted for making false statements to Congress.
  • Letitia James: indicted on bank and mortgage fraud after prosecuting Trump.
  • Jack Smith: subpoenaed by Congress over prosecutorial misconduct.
  • Others under scrutiny: "FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chris Christie, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg."
• Public Reaction
  • "Many Americans are frightened by these investigations. This is payback by Mr. Trump. But it may be righteous because some of these people are very shady. The courts will decide." (A, 10:43)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Jobs:
  • "This is the first time that has happened in our lifetimes. Truly astonishing achievement." – Mike Slater quoting Stephen Miller (00:28)
• On Sedition:
  • "Their words cannot be allowed to stand seditious behavior from traitors or lock em up with a question mark." – The President, via Mike Slater (01:10)
• On Cheney’s Legacy:
  • "'Son, you couldn't pick a better man.'" – George W. Bush quoting his father, at Dick Cheney’s funeral (01:53)
• O’Reilly on Mexico:
  • "I believe Ms. Sheimbaum is frightened for her own safety. There is no other reason and reasonable people know it." (04:38)
  • "I do expect President Trump to take direct action against the drug cartels in Mexico. And it will be violent and Sheinbaum should back it. If she doesn't, it'll happen anyway." (05:02)
• On Trump’s Retribution:
  • "We are nearly one year into Donald Trump's second term and his retribution tour is well underway. ... The current commander in chief takes things rather personally." (08:33)
  • "This is payback by Mr. Trump. But it may be righteous because some of these people are very shady. The courts will decide." (10:43)

Important Timestamps

• 00:10 – News round-up by Mike Slater
• 01:05 – Coverage of congressional “sedition” controversy
• 01:40 – Dick Cheney’s funeral and Bush’s eulogy
• 02:18 – Ukraine peace deal proposal
• 03:03 – O’Reilly: Message of the Day on Mexico and cartels
• 04:38 – O'Reilly's accusation against Mexico’s president
• 05:02 – Prediction of Trump unilateral action in Mexico
• 06:36 – Listener questions and commentary
• 08:31 – O’Reilly: Trump’s “Retribution Tour” explainer
• 10:43 – O’Reilly on the moral ambiguity of Trump’s retribution

Tone and Style

• Direct, assertive, and unsparing ("No Spin. Just Facts."), frequently punctuated by O’Reilly’s personal judgments and forceful predictions.
• News read in a brisk, matter-of-fact style (Mike Slater), with O’Reilly’s signature mix of commentary and reader engagement.

Summary for Non-Listeners

This episode delivers big stories – from economic gains and new peace proposals to politically charged controversies in Washington and sweeping actions by President Trump – and frames them with O’Reilly’s unfiltered conservative perspective. Listeners get a sense of urgency around crime and security, a call for bolder U.S. action abroad, and a view into a divided America where political retribution has become a new norm.

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